Minnesota state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law under age 18, required for instructional permit holders |
| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants-required under age 18 |
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| Eye Protection |
Required by law |
| Daytime Use of Headlight |
Required by law-modulating headlight permitted |
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| Passenger Seat |
Required if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger Footrest |
Required if carrying a passenger |
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| Passenger Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet Speakers |
Single earphone only |
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| Periodic Safety Inspection |
Required by law - random |
| Mirror Left(L) Right(R) |
One required by law
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| Radar Detector |
No Restriction
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| Turn Signals |
Not Required
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| Muffler |
Muffler required. No modification to increase noise beyond the levels stipulated (7030.1010). |
| Maximum Sound Level |
Max A-weighted sound level ranges from 80-90dBA measured at 50 feet (Sec.7030.1050). |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(30/60/10) |
| Handlebar Height |
No Restrictions. |
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| Rider-Education Waiver |
Skill Test |
| Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States |
Yes
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| Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States |
N/A |
| Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane |
Yes.
- 169.974 -Motorcycle, motor scooter, motor bike.
Table of contents for Chapter 169
(e) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of moving or stationary vehicles headed in the same direction, nor shall any person drive a motorcycle abreast of or overtake or pass another vehicle within the same traffic lane, except that motorcycles may, with the consent of both drivers, be operated not more than two abreast in a single traffic lane.
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| Lane Splitting |
169.974 Motorcycle, motor scooter, motor bike
Table of contents for Chapter 169
(e) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of moving or stationary vehicles headed in the same direction, nor shall any person drive a motorcycle abreast of or overtake or pass another vehicle within the same traffic lane, except that motorcycles may, with the consent of both drivers, be operated not more than two abreast in a single traffic lane.
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
No; Minnesota (MN) Lemon Law - Minnesota Statute 325F.665 NEW MOTOR VEHICLE WARRANTIES; MANUFACTURER'S DUTY TO
REPAIR, REFUND, OR REPLACE
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| Off Road
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| Safety Helmet |
Required under age 18 |
| Eye Protection |
Required by law
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| Minimum Operator Age |
Under 12 requires supervision by a person the age of 18 on public lands |
| Rider Education Certification |
Required if under 16 years of age |
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| Operator License |
Not Required |
| Headlight |
Lighted at all times if so equipped |
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| Taillight |
Lighted at all times if so equipped |
| Muffler |
Required by law
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| Maximum Sound Level |
ATV: 99dba @ 20 Inches/ OHV: 96dba @ 20 Inches
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| Spark Arrestor |
Required by law
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| Registration |
Required by law
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| Vehicle Title |
Not Required |
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| Trails Program |
Available |
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